Garry L. Hagberg
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Garry L. Hagberg is an author, professor, philosopher, and jazz
musician. He currently holds a chair in philosophy at the University of East Anglia
.
Hagberg became a professor of philosophy
at Bard College
in 1990, and subsequently the James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor of Philosophy and Aesthetics
. The chair was endowed during his time at Bard. He has been the recipient of many fellowships and grants from Dartmouth College
; Cambridge University Library
; Institute for the Theory and Criticism of the Visual Arts; British Library, London; St. John’s College, and Cambridge University.
He received his B.A., M.A. and Ph. D. at the University of Oregon
and conducted his postdoctoral research at Cambridge University.
Hagberg is the author of Art as Language: Wittgenstein, Meaning, and Aesthetic Theory and Meaning and Interpretation: Wittgenstein, Henry James and Literary Knowledge. He has contributed to such publications as Historical Reflections, the Henry James Review, Philosophy, Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, Journal of Aesthetic Education, Mind, New Novel Review, Philosophical Quarterly, Ethics, Perspectives of New Music, Encyclopedia of the Essay, and Encyclopedia of Aesthetics.
Hagberg is an accomplished jazz guitar
player. He is a member of the Atlantic Jazz Trio, which tours in Europe
and the United States
.
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
musician. He currently holds a chair in philosophy at the University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It was established in 1963, and is a founder-member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.-History:...
.
Hagberg became a professor of philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
at Bard College
Bard College
Bard College, founded in 1860 as "St. Stephen's College", is a small four-year liberal arts college located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.-Location:...
in 1990, and subsequently the James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor of Philosophy and Aesthetics
Aesthetics
Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty. It is more scientifically defined as the study of sensory or sensori-emotional values, sometimes called judgments of sentiment and taste...
. The chair was endowed during his time at Bard. He has been the recipient of many fellowships and grants from Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College is a private, Ivy League university in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. The institution comprises a liberal arts college, Dartmouth Medical School, Thayer School of Engineering, and the Tuck School of Business, as well as 19 graduate programs in the arts and sciences...
; Cambridge University Library
Cambridge University Library
The Cambridge University Library is the centrally-administered library of Cambridge University in England. It comprises five separate libraries:* the University Library main building * the Medical Library...
; Institute for the Theory and Criticism of the Visual Arts; British Library, London; St. John’s College, and Cambridge University.
He received his B.A., M.A. and Ph. D. at the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
and conducted his postdoctoral research at Cambridge University.
Hagberg is the author of Art as Language: Wittgenstein, Meaning, and Aesthetic Theory and Meaning and Interpretation: Wittgenstein, Henry James and Literary Knowledge. He has contributed to such publications as Historical Reflections, the Henry James Review, Philosophy, Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, Journal of Aesthetic Education, Mind, New Novel Review, Philosophical Quarterly, Ethics, Perspectives of New Music, Encyclopedia of the Essay, and Encyclopedia of Aesthetics.
Hagberg is an accomplished jazz guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
player. He is a member of the Atlantic Jazz Trio, which tours in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.